Victorian Honour Roll of Women Program

A change agent is a woman who has made an enduring commitment in their field of expertise, interest or endeavour that has brought about significant and lasting change.

They are renowned within their field and have lifted the visibility of women as subject matter experts.

Through persistence and determination, a change agent:

• shines a light on a particular cause
• disrupts gender stereotypes
• initiates much needed reforms
• supports a shift in public perception.

An emerging leader is a young woman redefining leadership in their field of expertise, interest or endeavour, and whose accomplishments position them as a strong role model and an inspiration for the next generation.

They may be just beginning their leadership journey and demonstrating the capability, vision and commitment to shape the future of Victoria.

Nominations for this category are open to women aged between 16 and 30.

A local champion is a dedicated member of their community. They have used their skills and expertise either in a voluntary or professional capacity.

A local champion may be an unsung hero or a woman whose substantive contributions are deserving of wider recognition.

They may be working to shift perceptions of women in leadership and decision making at a local level.

Women who have contributed to disaster relief and recovery work are suitable for nomination under this category.

A trailblazer is an inspiring role model who effectively leads the way for women starting out in a field that is traditionally male-dominated and has significant barriers for women.

They may break new ground in their line of work and challenge traditional gender stereotypes, attitudes and norms.

Category selection

Decide which category you want your nominee to be considered under before you start the nomination form. View the nomination categories and selection criteria for details.

Mandatory answers

Please note all sections marked with a red asterisk are mandatory, which means you will need to provide a response before you can continue through the online form.

Assessable answers

These are the answers that the assessment panel will focus on when scoring your nomination, as they relate directly to the assessment criteria.

Assessable answers are identified in the ‘help’ sections throughout the nomination form. Answers that are not identified as assessable are just as important. They provide practical information about the nominator and nominee, as well as context and background information about the nominee and their achievements.

Word limits

Some responses to questions have a word limit which you can see in the top right corner of the answer text box.

Upload documents

Uploading documents is a 2-step process.

1. Click on ‘Select Files’ to add your files.
2. Click on ‘Upload Files’ to attach them to your nomination.

If your file fails to upload, please click ‘Retry’.

Submit your nomination

When you have completed your nomination, click the ‘Submit’ button. You will receive an email confirming that your nomination has been received.

Preview the nomination form

A Word version of the nomination form is available. Use this to familiarise yourself with the questions so you can prepare your responses before completing the online nomination form.

You cannot submit the Word version of the nomination form without first contacting the Office for Women. See Alternative format nominations below.

It might be helpful to write your responses in a Word document (making sure you stick to the suggested word limits). Then once you are ready, copy them over into the online nomination form.

Alternative format nominations

Please contact the Office for Women via email womensleadership.fv@dffh.vic.gov.au to request to submit your nomination in an alternative format. An alternative format includes an offline form.

You cannot submit a nomination offline without first contacting the Office for Women.

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• Be clear about what the nominee’s achievements are and how they have made a difference to the Victorian community. Their achievements may be personal, academic, professional or as a volunteer.
• Describe how the nominee’s activities and achievements are significant and the difference this has made to their community, field of work or endeavour.
• Consider the nominee’s journey to success, including obstacles overcome, time invested and sacrifices made.
• Consider how the nominee went above and beyond what has been asked or expected of them.
• Consider how the nominee has helped ensure the voices and messages heard in Victoria are reflective of women.
• Consider how the nominee has contributed to the perceptions of women in leadership.
• Use simple language and examples where possible – you can use bullet points to tell the nominee’s story and list their activities and achievements.
• You will also be asked to provide a brief (max. 150 words) summary of why you believe the nominee should be inducted.
• LinkedIn is a great way to research your nominee’s past achievements and work history.

An independent panel of women will assess all nominations. The panel members represent a diverse cross-section of the Victorian community. Several are Honour Roll inductees.

The panel will individually score nominations against the category criteria. The panel will then work together to determine a shortlist of nominees. The Minister for Women will consider the shortlist.

We may contact referees during the shortlisting process to verify or clarify information.